Senior Maintenance Engineer

Ampol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% fuel discount for private use cars

Employee Share Scheme

Novated lease options

Parental leave and family support

Job summary

A Senior Maintenance Engineer at Ampol will lead major maintenance programs and turnaround campaigns to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Ampol's assets across NSW. You’ll provide technical leadership, optimise asset integrity, and collaborate closely with operations and engineering teams to deliver excellence.

The role can be based in NSW at Kurnell or Banksmeadow, with opportunities to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement across maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or trade certification in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or project delivery roles.
• Strong understanding of asset integrity, reliability, maintenance, and risk management in industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to safe outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead major maintenance programs and inspection campaigns with planning, scope development, scheduling and execution.
• Manage contractors and service providers to deliver safe, compliant outcomes on time and within budget.
• Drive asset reliability and integrity through CMMS governance, technical specs, and testing requirements.
• Build stakeholder relationships, manage risks, communicate progress, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Champion continuous improvement, mentor staff, and foster collaboration and operational excellence.

Skills

Maintenance

Reliability

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

CMMS knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification or trade certification in Engineering/Maintenance

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

At Ampol, we believe in thePower of Us- the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a leading energy companyoperatingacross Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure,tradingand shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whetheryou’redeepening yourexpertiseor taking on something new,we’llsupport you to power a career that works for you.

We’rebuilding a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Infrastructure

Ampol has been proudlyfuellingAustralia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Improvement Manager, the Senior Maintenance Engineer plays a pivotal role in leading the planning and execution of major maintenance programs and equipment turnaround and inspection campaigns to support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Ampol's assets. This role provides technical leadership across complex maintenance activities, drives maintenance excellence, enhances contractor performance, and collaborates closely with operations and engineering teams to optimise asset integrity, reliability, and long-term asset performance. This role can be based in Kurnell or Banksmeadow, NSW.

Key responsibilities

• Lead major maintenance programs and inspection and repair campaigns, including planning, scope development, scheduling, and execution.

• Manage contractors and service providers to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

• Drive asset reliability and integrity through effective maintenance delivery, CMMS governance, technical specifications, and testing requirements.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships, proactively managing risks, communicating progress, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Champion continuous improvement, mentor team members, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification or trade certification in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related technical discipline, with strong CMMS knowledge (preferably SAP).

• Extensive experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or project delivery roles, with a proven track record leading major maintenance programs, shutdowns, or complex projects.

• Strong understanding of asset integrity, reliability, maintenance, and risk management principles in industrial environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and influence multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve safe and successful outcomes.

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing safety, operational, and financial priorities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with expertise in requirements validation, analytical processes, continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence.

Our Benefits

• Our totalremunerationis competitive.This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!

• Access to Ampol's Benefits & Recognition platform: providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia thatassistwith everyday living expenses.

• We value recognition.We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who dogreat workanddemonstrateour capabilities and values.

• Career developmentand learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.

• Paid Parental Leave- up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid)

• BabyCarePackage- financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.

• Need some wheels?Novated Lease options are available.

• Invest in your future with theEmployee Share Scheme

• Leave Options:We offer wellbeing leave and leave purchasing.

• Care for your Community.Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.

Additional Information

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.